FAQ

What is lindy hop?

Lindy hop is the original swing dance. Danced at a variety of tempos, lindy hop and big band swing perfectly compliment one another. Lindy hop is oftentimes characterized as a joyful, happy dance. Improvisation and rhythmical play are tied to lindy's styling and spirit.

Can anyone learn to lindy hop?

Who was Frankie Manning?

Frankie Manning is widely considered the greatest and most influential lindy hopper of all-time. Along with being credited for developing a more athletic position within lindy, he is also credited with creating the first ensemble routine, airstep, and developing many of the partnering dynamics used throughout the dance. He traveled the world from the 1980s until his passing in 2009, spreading the joy of lindy hop around the world through his teachings and stories. He is recognized as the prime mover in lindy hop’s worldwide spread during the modern era.